NEWBRIDGE MEMO LTD

What NEWBRIDGE MEMO LTD does

Newbridge Memo Ltd is a non-profit community arts venue operating from a restored 1920s Art Deco building on High Street in Newbridge, Caerphilly, South Wales. The organisation was re-established in 2022 to lead the historic building toward its centenary, employing 11 staff supported by an active volunteer base. Its core offering centres on a multi-purpose venue comprising an auditorium, ballroom, and function rooms used for theatrical productions, concerts, comedy, drag shows, cinema screenings, community dance, weddings, and civil partnerships.

The business operates across five primary revenue streams: venue hire (with tiered wedding packages from £600 ceremony-only to £2,100 Marigold package), ticket sales for ticketed events (priced £3-£33), bar and catering concessions, subscription memberships through the four-tier Memo & Me scheme (£2.50-£10/month), and the volunteer-run Coffi Celynen coffee shop. A sixth stream comprises grants and donations from Arts Council of Wales (£15,000 Jobs Protection and Resilience Fund), Garfield Weston Foundation, Comic Relief Community Fund, and Caerphilly Council, supplemented by easyfundraising retail affiliate income. Ticketing is delivered via TicketSource and an on-site box office; venue hire is handled through direct enquiries.

Supporting programmes include Memo Creative (pay-what-you-can youth performing arts for ages 6-30, engaging 30-40 young people weekly since September 2022), the Artist Development Programme offering paid monthly band nights (100% of ticket revenue to performers) and free rehearsal space, and community initiatives such as Tuesday Night Dance supported by Caerphilly Cares. Strategic programming partnerships include Rubber Chicken Productions (annual pantomimes), touring acts (Only Men Aloud, Ultimate Floyd, ELO Encounter, Baga Chipz, Psychic Sally), and cultural collaborators (KIRAN Cymru, The Dice Sisters). The venue serves wedding couples, local community residents, young people and families, emerging Welsh artists, and event promoters within the South Wales Valleys.

Name

NEWBRIDGE MEMO LTD

Legal name

Newbridge Memo Ltd

Website

https://newbridgememo.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Newbridge Memo Ltd operates a historic 1920s Art Deco community arts venue in Newbridge, South Wales, hosting theatre, concerts, comedy, cinema, weddings, and youth performing arts programmes for local residents, wedding couples, and emerging Welsh artists.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Newbridge

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Venue Hire: Rental of theatre, ballroom, and function spaces for events including weddings, ceremonies, and private functions
2. Ticket Sales: Revenue from ticketed events including theatre productions, concerts, comedy shows, cinema screenings. Sold through TicketSource and on-site box office.
3. Bar and Catering: On-site bar operations at events with drinks available for purchase
4. Membership Subscriptions: Memo & Me membership scheme with monthly/yearly tiers offering discounts, early access to shows, bar discounts, and free event access
5. Coffi Celynen Coffee Shop: Volunteer-led micro coffee shop generating revenue from beverage sales
6. Grants and Fundraising: Funding from Arts Council of Wales (£15,000 Jobs Protection and Resilience Fund), Garfield Weston Foundation, Comic Relief, and easyfundraising platform

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Newbridge Memo is a community arts centre and historic event venue in Newbridge, South Wales, operating a restored 1920s Art Deco auditorium and ballroom. Its fundamental activity is hosting and ticketing live events (theatre productions, concerts, comedy nights, drag shows, cinema screenings) for the local community, alongside hiring the venue for weddings, civil partnerships, and private functions, running performing arts education programmes (Memo Creative), and operating a volunteer-led coffee shop (Coffi Celynen) and on-site bar.

Product overview

Newbridge Memo is a community arts center and historic venue in Newbridge, Wales offering a multi-faceted experience centered around its art deco auditorium and ballroom. The core offering includes live performances (theatre, concerts, comedy, drag shows), community cinema screenings, and venue hire for events. Supporting services include wedding ceremonies and receptions (with Rose, Sage, and Marigold packages), a volunteer-run coffee shop (Coffi Celynen), and performing arts education through Memo Creative. The venue operates a membership program called Memo & Me with four tiers, and runs an Artist Development Programme providing paid gig opportunities and rehearsal space for local creatives. The venue is funded through ticket sales, venue hire, memberships, donations, and support from Arts Council of Wales and other funders.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Memo & Me: A membership scheme offering exclusive benefits including discounted tickets, early access to shows, bar discounts, and other perks for members.
• Coffi Celynen
• Memo Creative

Products and services

• Newbridge Memo Venue and Live Events A community arts centre and event venue in Newbridge, South Wales, hosting theatrical performances, concerts, comedy shows, cinema screenings, tribute acts, and drag shows in an Art Deco auditorium and restored ballroom, for the local community and visitors.
• Weddings and Civil Partnerships Wedding ceremony and reception services held in the Art Deco auditorium and ballroom, offered through three package tiers (Rose, Sage, Marigold) with pricing from £600 to £2,100, including decoration, catering support, bar service, and a dedicated events manager.
• Venue Hire Theatre, ballroom, and function room rental for promoters, artists, schools, community groups, and event organisers hosting performances, private events, parties, and community gatherings, arranged via direct enquiry.
• Memo Creative (Performing Arts Classes) Performing arts classes and programmes including youth theatre, musical theatre development, and community arts education for all ages, offered on a pay-what-you-can basis and engaging approximately 30-40 young people weekly.
• Coffi Celynen Coffee Shop A volunteer-led micro coffee shop at the Memo, open Monday to Friday with weekend service during events, selling hot drinks and generating supplementary venue revenue.
• Memo and Me Membership Subscription membership programme with four tiers (Prince of Wales, Oakdale, Navigation, Celynen) priced £2.50-£10 per month or £30-£120 per year, offering discounts, early access to shows, bar and snack discounts, free Members Events, priority booking, and booking-fee exemption at the top tier.
• Artist Development Programme Free initiative supporting local musicians, performers, and creatives with paid performance opportunities through monthly Homeward Sounds band nights (where 100% of ticket revenue is paid to artists), free rehearsal space access, and showcases.
• Community Cinema Regular cinema screenings at the venue including Kids Club, Classic Film Club, and seasonal special screenings (such as Halloween Evening Cinema Club) for the local community, with both paid and free family film mornings.
• Community Dance and Support Programmes Community-led programmes including Tuesday Night Dance (weekly ballroom and sequence dancing sessions to combat isolation), Youth Theatre supported by Comic Relief, and other cultural engagement initiatives supported by Arts Council of Wales.

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 30-40 young people engaged weekly in performing arts programme
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• easyfundraisingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegistered with easyfundraising allowing over 7,000 retail brands to donate to the venue when shoppers use the platform.
• The Dice SistersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for GalacticCon - sci-fi, fantasy and pop culture event bringing community engagement and diverse entertainment programming.
• KIRAN CymruminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Learn Indian Cooking workshops and Rhythms & Melodies Global Music and Dance Festival, providing cultural programming and authentic cuisine experiences.
• Rubber Chicken ProductionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegular pantomime production partner delivering annual family pantomimes including Robin Hood, Peter Pan, and Scrooge to the venue.
• Death on DemandminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMurder mystery event provider delivering interactive, live-action immersive theatre experiences at the venue.
• TicketSourcecoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary online ticketing platform for event bookings with booking fees (exempt for Celynen Membership holders).

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Old Market: A converted-heritage arts and entertainment venue in Hove offering music, comedy, theatre, weddings, and private events — comparable as a multi-purpose community venue operating in a historic building.
• Chapter Arts Centre: A long-established community arts centre in Cardiff offering film, theatre, music, and visual arts programming, with multiple revenue streams including venue hire, bar, and classes — directly comparable to the Memo's model in the Welsh cultural ecosystem.
• Theatr Clwyd: A Welsh regional producing theatre in Mold offering in-house productions, touring shows, community participation, and venue hire — directly comparable in mission, Welsh geography, and mix of community/commercial programming.
• The Albany: A community arts centre in Deptford, London delivering theatre, music, classes, and youth programmes with multiple revenue streams — comparable in scale, mix of community/youth programming, and small-staff operating model.
• Tobacco Factory Theatres: A converted-heritage community arts venue in Bristol offering theatre, comedy, classes, and venue hire with a strong community participation programme — directly comparable in repurposed-building format and mission.
• The Met: A community arts venue in Bury, Greater Manchester offering live music, comedy, theatre, and cinema with a strong focus on accessible community programming — closely comparable in scale and venue mix.

Broad incumbents

• MAC Birmingham: A larger Midlands arts centre operated by a charity, offering theatre, cinema, exhibitions, and education — comparable in non-profit community-arts model but with significantly greater scale and funding base.
• Wales Millennium Centre: Wales's national arts centre in Cardiff Bay, presenting theatre, opera, dance, and music — shares Welsh cultural mission and community engagement remit but operates at materially larger scale and with national-level funding.

Regional players

• Theatr Brycheiniog: A community arts venue in Brecon, Powys, offering theatre, cinema, exhibitions, and a community café — comparable in scale, Welsh regional positioning, and mixed community/commercial programming.
• Pontardawe Arts Centre: A community arts centre in the Swansea Valley serving the South Wales Valleys demographic with theatre, music, cinema, and classes — the closest direct geographic peer to the Memo's market and mission.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/NewbridgeMemo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/newbridge-memo-ltd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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